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PLATO Weekly Update
November 26, 2024
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PLATO EDUCATION FUND ANNUAL GIVING
Many thanks to those who have already donated!
NEXT WEEK IS GIVING TUESDAY! If you are in a position to share, please consider contributing to PLATO's Education Fund which provides scholarships for returning adult students at UW-Madison, and supports the UW- Department of Continuing Education's Badger Ready program, the Odyssey Project, as well as four local community programs. Learn more about this year's scholarship recipients and local community programs and how to donate online or via snail mail.
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CURRICULUM
FALL COURSES
Find answers to your questions about Fall Courses on the Courses page.
WINTER COURSES
· Winter courses will be announced on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 and registration for those Winter courses opens the same day.
· Winter Courses begin the week of January 6, 2025.
LAST CHANCE! In the spirit of "participation", the Curriculum Committee invites you to submit that new mini-course you’ve considered offering! The Winter Session is an ideal time for new coordinators to host their first 4–6 week course. Perhaps offer a book club around that great novel on your holiday list. Or share what you know about a favorite subject of interest, or lead a crafting project. PLATO members are a curious crew and enjoy connecting around a wide array of topics and activities. Resources are in place to support new course coordinators – read this brief article or check out the Coordinator Toolkit to get started.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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LECTURES
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NEXT WEEK! Join us for Travel Lessons: Your Personal Guide to Better Travelwith Glenn Schmidt at Oakwood Village West Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, December 3 from 1:30-3:00pm. Registration is not required and parking is free. Learn more here.
Enjoy recorded PLATO Lectures and discussions on a variety of topics from the convenience and comfort of home.
THEATER TRIP
NEXT WEEK! Miracle on 34th Street on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at The Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson. Registered guests can review details here.
BREAKFAST GATHERING
NEXT MONTH! Second Friday Breakfast – enjoy conversation, coffee and breakfast snacks with fellow members on Friday, December 13 from 9:30-11:30am at Lakeside Street Coffee House. Seating is on both the main floor and downstairs levels. You will need to climb a flight of steps in order to be seated on the downstairs level. Guests are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend who may be interested in PLATO! Learn more and RSVP here.
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PLATO GIFT MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES
Give the Gift of Knowledge, Connection and Growth
Do you know someone who would enjoy PLATO's many offerings – and you wish they were a member? The New Year is an exciting time to join with a half-year membership. On January 1, anyone can join at half-price ($30) and enjoy membership benefits through July 31. Surprise someone you care about with a gift membership today! Learn more and order PLATO Gift Memberships here.
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THE AGORA FEATURES
PLATO's Literary & Fine Arts Journal, The Agora,
celebrates members’ creativity and diversity of thought
Visit The Agora Features webpage for highlights from this past season, created and curated by fellow PLATO members for your enjoyment.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS & READINGS
Select from a range of topics and formats
for your autumn reading, viewing, or listening pleasure,
curated by PLATO's Diversity Awareness Committee.
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DID YOU KNOW? for November 26 – December 9, 2024
Amaza Lee Meredith (August 14, 1895 – 1984) was a teacher, artist, and architect who lived an exceptional personal and professional life as a Black Queer woman under Jim Crow segregation laws. Unable to work as an architect due to her gender and race, Meredith redirected her career towards the arts, first as an art teacher and later founding the art department at Virginia State University.
Visit the Social Justice page for more about Amaza Lee Meredith and past DID YOU KNOW? Features.
DID YOU KNOW? – spotlighting notable historic events and contributions made by non-mainstream individuals and organizations you might not have learned or read about. Suggestions for inclusions are welcome (send to Kathy at: ksmichaelis@gmail.com).
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